"Octavo Día" by Shakira is a thought-provoking song that reflects on the chaos and imbalance in the world. The lyrics describe how on the eighth day, after God had finished creating and decided to take a break, he returned to find everything in disarray. The song suggests that even God himself would struggle to find a place in a world where a few individuals manipulate and control the masses like chess pieces. Shakira emphasizes the importance of speaking the truth and not being easily swayed by others. The song serves as a reminder that despite the challenges and injustices in the world, it is crucial to stay true to oneself and stand up for what is right.
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The eighth day God after working so much
To release tensions, after already reviewing
He said everything is very good, it's time to rest
And he went for a stroll through outer space
Who would have imagined that God himself at his return
I was going to find everything in a hellish disorder
That he would become another unemployed man
Of the rate that is growing annually nonstop
Since then, there are those who have seen him
Alone in the streets walking
He's been patiently waiting for someone
With whom he could at least have a calm conversation
Chorus 1
Meanwhile this world spins and spins without stop
And down here, a few people manipulate us
Like pieces in chess
I'm not the kind of idiot that allows to be convinced
But I say the truth
And even a blind person can see it
Verse 2
If by lack of occupation
Or excessive loneliness
God couldn't resist anymore
And he'll go to another place
It would be our downfall
It wouldn't be another remedy
To worship Michael Jackson
Bill Clinton or Tarzan
It's more difficult to be a king without a crown
Than a more normal person
Poor God, who doesn't appear in magazines
That he's not a model, an artist or from a royal family
Chorus 2
Meanwhile, this world spins and spins
Without being able to stop it
And down here, a few people manipulate us
Like pieces in chess
I'm not the kind of idiot that allows to be convinced
But I say the truth
And even a blind person can see it
Chorus 3
Meanwhile, this world spins and spins
Without being able to stop it
And down here, a few people manipulate us
Like pieces in chess
I'm not the kind of idiot that allows to be convinced
But I say the truth
And even a blind person can see it
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